SF State College of Extended Learning will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 26 due to ongoing poor air quality conditions caused by the fire in Butte County. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Autodesk® Authorized Training Center: Certificate

Students may take individual classes based on their experience and professional goals, or complete a full certificate. Certificates of Completion are awarded for courses of study in either AutoCAD or Revit. Certificate programs include five classes, totaling a minimum of 90 hours of instruction (9 CEUs).

The Curriculum

The Autodesk Certificate is a Professional Development Certificate, not an academic degree, and as such, courses carry Continuing Education Units (CEU), nationally recognized units of measurement for professional development and training. One CEU equals 10 hours of instruction.

Participants may attend just those classes of particular interest or choose five classes for a Certificate of Completion from SF State. Classes are geared toward employable skills and certification. Questions? Please call our program staff.

Autodesk Training Certificate Curriculum (9 CEU)

(Choose five classes to meet your professional goals.)

This course is designed for those who have never used AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT, or who have struggled to get started. It is also ideal for those who need a refresher course, or a course that fills in the gaps of limited AutoCAD experience. Beginning with an introduction to the software interface, this course familiarizes the student with the Application menu, the ribbon, Palettes, and AutoCAD's unique command line. Students are immersed in real-time drafting operations as demonstrated by the instructor, who uses both professional experience and class exercises as references. All essential tools are taught to complete basic 2D projects, and properly present them for printing.

Prerequisite: experience with Windows operating systems; AutoCAD Level I or equivalent knowledge.
This class is for those wanting greater productivity through the use of AutoCAD's more advanced 2D features, those working in group/networked environments, and those who are interested in basic AutoCAD customization. Productivity topics include the creation of block attributes, field objects, tables, dynamic blocks and template files. Attribute extraction, layer management, line weights, text and dimension styles, and the Sheet Set Manager are also covered. Group/network environment topics include external references, file paths, file/layer standards, and a discussion of large-scale project organization issues. Customization topics include the Quick Access Toolbar, the use of Profiles, and changing the display of interface components.

In this course students will be introduced to Autodesk Revit Architecture which is the AEC industry standard for Building Information Modeling (BIM). Students will learn about the concepts of BIM and the tools Revit uses for parametric building design and documentation. The class will cover the Revit user interface, basic drawing and editing tools, datum elements, and project navigation. Students will learn how to create building walls, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, roofs, vertical circulation, and views. This class is intended for users who are new to Revit Architecture and who are interested in developing marketable job skills for work in design, engineering, and construction industries.

You've tasted the power and ease of Revit, now you're ready to move to the next level. This class is geared toward students who are interested in taking Autodesk's Revit Certification Test, CAD managers, dedicated designers, and Revit users who are looking to boost their productivity. Students should have taken the Revit Level I training or have used Revit for at least six months prior to taking this class. Revit is a 3D design software that is used by architectural professionals world-wide. There is a high industry demand for skilled professionals who know Revit.

As architects and designers start a project, they frequently think about the overall massing of a building or the area of the footprint. The Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software, using its powerful Building Information Modeling (BIM) engine, includes tools for creating mass elements that can be modified into many shapes. You can then apply walls, roofs, and floors to them to continue designing. You can also access space planning tools for setting up areas for rooms and applying colors to them to show the connections. For presentations, you can create and render perspective views.

Students will learn specific skills including how to create in-place conceptual masses, create building elements, create color fill room plans for space planning, generate perspective interior and exterior views, and gain an understanding of the concepts of rendering.

In this course students will learn how to become a 3D maker: solid modeling in the computer and the 3D printing process. Students will create a given model, and also design or improve models, using Sketch-Up and Inventor and Fusion 360, and then export the model for 3D printing. Using a slicing software, students will scale and position models on the printing platform, and learn about effective use of support material and other strategies for best print production. Students will experience setup and maintenance of the 3D printer. For context, the history of rapid prototyping and the current revolution in 3D printing applications will be covered, as well as a discussion of local resources, funding, and events for continued opportunities in small scale manufacturing and 3D invention.

Course Objectives:
1. Create and design a 3D model in computer software, using Sketch-Up, Inventor, and Fusion 360.
2. Export a 3D model for 3D printing.
3. Use a slicing software to effectively position, scale, and layer / slice a model in preparation for printing.
4. Set up and maintain a 3D printer.
5. Produce a small plastic model using a 3D printer.
6. Describe the past, present, and future applications of 3D printing.
7. Identify resources for further work in 3D invention.

This class bridges the gap from AutoCAD to illustration and web design, employing industry-standard tools for optimal graphics production. The student will create illustrations and will learn to identify which software and methods are most effective for a particular goal. While the primary software used in this course are AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop, there will also be an overview of AutoCAD's import, export, and linking capabilities in conjunction with a variety of software. Basic techniques in Adobe Illustrator and Autodesk Impression software will be demonstrated. In Photoshop, styles, actions, and special effects will be practiced, while producing illustrations based on CAD line work. Other topics include extraction of a figure from a background, incorporating a rendering in a photo, photo correction, masking, simulation of fog, depth of field, and shadows.

1.8

Autodesk Certificate Requirements

A certificate of completion will be awarded upon successful completion of five required classes, totaling a minimum of 90 hours (9 CEUs). Once a student has completed the necessary coursework, the candidate must submit an application for the Certificate of Completion.

Instructions are included on the Application. You will need to include a $50 non-refundable fee, and an unofficial SF State transcript, showing successful completion of all classes required for the certificate. Please choose the link below to download and complete your application. Mail your application along with a check or money order ($50) to the Downtown Campus at 835 Market Street, 6th Floor, Attn: Autodesk Program.

If you would like to pay your certificate fee with an electronic check or credit card, please call the program coordinator.

How to Begin Taking Classes

Payment is due upon registration. Space is limited. Please register three weeks in advance.

Apply for Certificate after all classes have been successfully completed.

For SF State ID and registration questions, please contact Enrollment Services at 415.405.7700; press '5' to speak with a staff person.

Length & Cost of Program

The cost of the program is calculated on a per-class basis. Each class runs one evening a week for six weeks or Saturdays, as scheduled. Prices may vary each semester, however, the current cost is $495 per class and includes a subscription to CADLearning to enhance your learning and help you accumulate hours toward becoming certified. The cost of a certificate of completion is $2,475 PLUS a $50 certificate fee.

Location & Frequency of Classes

All classes are held in our state-of-the-art computer labs at the SF State Downtown Campus, on the 6th Floor of 835 Market Street, in San Francisco.

Courses are offered throughout the year, during the spring, summer and fall semesters. Most classes are held in the evenings and on weekends, to accommodate students who are working.

Please check the class schedule here on the website for the most up-to-date course offerings.

Please Register Early!

To ensure we are ready for all students at the first class meeting, please enroll at least THREE weeks before the start date. If you do not intend to take a class, you MUST DROP THE CLASS BEFORE the first class meeting to recover any fees paid. You may ADD and DROP classes using your Student Center by logging in with your SF State ID & Password.